Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Benin
Benin: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
47th
of 175 countries
All-time high
24.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
802,878 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Benin, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Benin stood at 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Benin peaked at 24.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 802,878 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Benin 47th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 802,878 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 839,367 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 1.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 1964 | 1.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 1.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +27.1% |
| 1966 | 1.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +28.5% |
| 1967 | 2.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.8% |
| 1968 | 2.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 2.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 2.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1971 | 3.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1972 | 3.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 3.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 3.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 3.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 3.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1977 | 4.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 4.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 5.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 1980 | 6.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 7.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 5.40 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -23.3% |
| 1983 | 3.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -26.0% |
| 1984 | 4.00 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 4.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 1986 | 4.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 1987 | 3.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 3.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 2.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -23.0% |
| 1990 | 4.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +35.4% |
| 1991 | 5.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +26.3% |
| 1992 | 6.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 6.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 5.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 6.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 5.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 1997 | 6.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 6.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 7.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 6.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 7.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 2002 | 7.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 8.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 7.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 7.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 7.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 10.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 10.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 11.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 12.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 11.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 12.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 16.84 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +30.8% |
| 2014 | 19.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 19.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 19.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 22.59 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 23.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 24.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 19.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -19.8% |
| 2021 | 22.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 21.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.4% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 9.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Benin's 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 6.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 802,878 constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 7.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 7.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 6.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 11.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 11.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 24.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 19.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 44 Dominican Republic 31.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 45 Cape Verde 31.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 46 Philippines 26.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 48 United Arab Emirates 24.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 49 India 23.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 50 Madagascar 22.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Benin
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 60.28 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0028 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.17 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 543.01 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 22.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 37.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 12.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Benin?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Benin was 24.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 24.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 802,878 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Benin rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Benin ranks 47th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.